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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Horacio Llorens joins RR Acro Wings

Paraglider Inifinity Tumbling world record holder Horacio Llorens has moved to RR Acro Wings as test pilot, competition pilot and partner.
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Paragliding in the Caucasus – the Georgia Paragliding Air Festival

Nova team pilots Mik Broschart and Till Gottbrath travelled to the Caucasus at the end of June for the Georgia Paragliding Air Festival in Tbilisi.
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Gin Gliders Safety Notice

Gin Gliders are warning owners of Boomerang 7s and Boomerang GTO paragliders not to fly in the rain, as there is a high risk of deep stall if they do so.
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Wim Verhoeven wins Belgian Paragliding Open 2010

Wim Berhoeven has won the Belgian Paragliding Open which took place in Laragne Monteglin, France, from 20- 26 June.
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Job opportunities with UP Paragliders

UP Paragliders are looking for a test pilot, and someone to help them in their glider servicing department in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. One person could fill both roles as a full-time position, or it could be two people working part-time.
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British Paragliding Cup Borders and Dales rounds 2010

The British Paragliding Cup kicked off on May bank holiday weekend with good prospects given the long range forecast for the coming months and the good flyable spring conditions.
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Advance Omega 8 video

Advance's new flagship paraglider, the EN D Omega 8, is now shipping worldwide. Advance claim it is "the highest-performing glider in the serial class".
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Ozone Delta certified EN C in more sizes

Ozone's Delta is now certified EN / LTF C in S, M, L, and XL sizes, with the XS to follow shortly.
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XContest XRace 2010 in Slovenia

XRace 2010 is to be held in Tolmin, Slovenia, from 12 - 18 July. The competition will use the AAT (Assignated Area Tasks) system, more commonly seen in gliding competitions, as well as 'speed run' tasks.
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2010 Cuban Paragliding Nationals

The Cuban national paragliding championship will take place from 18 to 25 July 2010 at the El Mamey hill range in the city of Pilón.
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